What is physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a chartered health care profession concerned
with human function and movement, which uses a physical approach to maximise a person's physical, mental, psychological
and social well-being.
What conditions can be treated?
Physiotherapists
treat conditions which have a variety of symptoms for example: pain, stiffness, weakness, loss of movement, dizziness,
incontinence, tiredness, breathing problems, loss of coordination and swelling. For further information visit the CSP
website at
www.csp.org.ukWhat specialist services do you offer for neurological conditions?
Physiofunction is able
to offer assessment with FES, Bioness, Walkaide and Saeboflex.
In Yorkshire specialists also use acupuncture for
the treatment of neurological conditions, pain and other conditions.
How can Physiotherapy help dizziness
and Vertigo?
The treatment of vertigo or dizziness can be carried out by specially trained physiotherapists.
The content of the treatment depends on the cause of your dizziness. We are trained in the treatment of dizziness and
are members of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Vestibular Rehabilitation.
What
can I expect when I receive treatment?
After a thorough assessment and discussion with yourself and your
carers, if you wish them to be involved, we will provide you with a likely outcome as a result of treatment, the likely
duration and number of treatment sessions required and the suggested content of your physiotherapy treatment. We
will discuss every stage with you. Your progress will be monitored and your treatment altered accordingly.
Throughout the process you can expect an honest and open discussion with your physiotherapist about the benefits gained from
the treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
Each case is individual. Your
progress will be reviewed continuously and the number of treatments you receive will be dependent upon this and the goals
you wish to achieve.
Will I have any exercises to do on my own?
Physiotherapy
is most effective when cooperation occurs between yourself and your physiotherapist. Sometimes the physiotherapist will
give you exercises or tasks to practice at home in between sessions. These will always be agreed with you and you will
not be asked to do anything you do not feel safe or happy to do independently. However it is important to remember that
these tasks or exercises have been given to you by an expert for a very specific reason and doing them will benefit you.
How
long do I have to wait for treatment?
In most cases a physiotherapist will see you within 48 hours.
We will always contact you within 24 hours to let you know the time of the next available appointment.
What
are your opening hours?
We have appointments available at various times, please contact us to arrange an
appointment to suit your schedule.
How do I arrange an appointment?
Do I have to be referred by a doctor?
No, anyone can refer themselves for treatment.
However if you wish to use your medical insurance to claim costs, some policies require your G.P. to authorise this.
How
long are appointments?
Your first appointment will last one hour. Follow-up appointments last either
30 or 60 minutes dependent on your need.
What should I wear?
The physiotherapist may
need to see how your muscles and joints are working. This means you may need to wear shorts and occasionally may be
required to remove your top to allow the physiotherapist to assess and treat you most effectively. This will always
be with your prior consent and agreement.
What are your payment terms?
Payment is required
monthly paid following invoice.
Is physiotherapy covered by my medical insurance?
We are registered with the Health
Professions Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapists so would be recognised by most health care providers.
You will need to check with your insurance company prior to commencing treatment, as some companies require a referral from
your doctor. In most cases you will pay us directly and then reclaim the cost back from your insurance company.
Please
check the limitations of your policy prior to commencing treatment.
